John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a supplementary question. When the Minister came before the Committee on Social Protection last December, I asked whether discussions had started with the opticians and dentists. He said he was starting that process. Perhaps he will take this opportunity to outline how these discussions are going, whether he thinks the deadline of March is achievable and whether there are any foreseen difficulties with either sector. I imagine discussions are well advanced with both sectors at this stage.

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